Young Carers Action Day 2024

Young Carers Action Day took place yesterday (Wednesday 13 March) and we want to reach out to all our partners as well as the friends and family of those young people who assist with everyday tasks and/or who provide emotional support to a family member who may have a physical or mental illness or disability.

The theme to this year’s Young Carers Action Day was Fair Futures for Young Carers. All partners and families are encouraged to recognise and support those young people who may be doing additional support and may be in need of support themselves.

If you know of a young person who provides extra help and support to a family member, then please do signpost them to Young Carers Caring Together Warwickshire:  www.caringtogetherwarwickshire.org.uk/youngcarers

Child Exploitation Awareness Day 2024 in Warwickshire: Could you spot the signs?

Warwickshire agencies are joining the national fight against child exploitation by raising awareness – could you spot the signs?

Warwickshire agencies including Warwickshire Police, Barnardo’s, Warwickshire County Council and the Warwickshire Safeguarding Partnership Board are joining the national fight against child exploitation by raising awareness throughout the week that follows Child Exploitation Awareness Day on Monday 18 March.

Supporting students with their mental health

University Mental Health Day 2024 takes place today (March 14) and is an opportunity to raise awareness of student mental health.

The day is run in collaboration with the charity Student Minds, to highlight the mental health struggles that university students face and encourage them to seek support and resources available.

Ride, Walk, Wheel Week is coming!

Between the 25 to 31 March we would love you to leave the car at home and enjoy the benefits of riding, walking and wheeling, as well as being in with the chance to win great prizes!

Whether it’s a trip to work or school, to visit friends, to the shop, or to the park, everyone and every type of transport journey is welcome during Ride, Walk, Wheel Week. Getting outside in the fresh spring air and encouraging others to do the same is more important than the number of miles that you travel.

Latest work on highways ahead of completion of new Oakley School

The latest phase of highways work is set to start as the completion of the new Oakley School approaches.

The new £61m school is our most significant investment ever in a single building and includes a 34-place nursery, 420-place primary and 900-place secondary school with SEND provision.

Cabinet strengthens support for electric vehicle adoption

Our commitment to achieving net zero across the county has taken a step forward as Cabinet approved a new EV (Electric Vehicle) Parking Policy.

This policy allows the council to make on-street EV charging bays ‘EV-Only’.  They can currently be used by all car types. Limiting availability to charging EVs only will enhance their availability for EV drivers across the county.

An update on A439 Warwick Road in Stratford-upon-Avon

This project aims to significantly reduce the number of collisions and create a safer, more accessible environment for all road users and pedestrians.

Warwickshire Libraries launches new role to engage with Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities

Our libraries service is delighted to share a new commission opportunity for a part-time creative practitioner to engage with the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller (GRT) communities in Warwickshire. The role will support the work of Warwickshire Libraries’ Hidden Stories programme which is helping to reveal hidden or forgotten voices and stories about Warwickshire’s GRT communities.

The creative practitioner will play a vital role in researching and identifying archive photographs and local records as a starting point for co-creating content with local GRT communities. Through this process, the project aims to identify new narratives that further enrich our understanding of Warwickshire’s diversity and culture.

Days left to give your views on the A426/A4071 Improvement Scheme in Rugby

The closing date for feedback on the proposed A426/A4071 (Avon Mill and Hunters Lane) Improvement Scheme in Rugby is midnight on 20 March 2024.

Stratford Greenway expected to close for resurfacing in April and May

The top half of the Greenway will be closing in phases to complete essential resurfacing works.

Resurfacing works have been arranged for Stratford Greenway to ensure the track can continue to be safely accessed by a variety of visitors.

NHS campaign warns there are often ‘no clues’ when it comes to high blood pressure

Warwickshire Lieutenancy attends significant events in local communities across the county

Warwickshire’s Lord Lieutenant, Tim Cox, and his Deputy Lieutenants have been travelling across the county in recent weeks to attend notable events in communities across the county.

The visits have included the official presentation of a King’s Award for Voluntary Service, attending a variety show performed by local Scout and Guide movements, and cutting the ribbon for the official opening of Castle Farm Leisure Centre in Kenilworth.